Digital Citizenship 101 Resources

Help us celebrate Digital Citizenship Week by starting the conversation about the importance of this topic. All adults can be powerful role models as they explain to kids the why and how they conduct themselves online.

How do you teach Digital Citizenship to students? What tools can you use to ensure they are prepared for a world full of technology?

Before we get too far into our discussion, let’s settle on a definition of Digital Citizenship. Digital Citizenship can be defined as the appropriate and responsible behavior with regard to technology use. Most break this down into 9 Elements:

Digital Access:full electronic participation in society

Digital Commerce:electronic buying and selling of goods

Digital Communication:electronic exchange of information

Digital Literacy:process of teaching and learning about technology and the use of technology

Digital Etiquette: electronic standards of conduct or procedure

Digital Law:electronic responsibility for actions and deeds

Digital Rights & Responsibilities: those freedoms extended to everyone in a digital world

Digital Health & Wellness:physical and psychological well-being in a digital technology world

Finally, Common Sense Media has their own app, Digital Compass, that helps students learn the fundamentals of digital citizenship through animated, choose-your-own-adventure interactive experiences, designed for grades 6-9. Check out this promo video to learn more: